Which of the following statements is true?

It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.

If you are lost, you can quickly type navigation instructions while driving.

You can send and read short texts while driving.

Having lunch while driving is safe and can save time.

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Ohio BMV Permit: Laws & Requirements Practice Test

14 laws & requirements questions for the Ohio BMV Permit Test, out of 14 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real Ohio test has 40 questions and you need 30 correct (75%) to pass.

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Official source: publicsafety.ohio.gov
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1Question 1 of 14
In Ohio, if a driver under 18 years of age is found guilty of using a cell phone while driving, the driver will have to pay a fine of_____ for a first offense.
Not quite. The answer is $150
In Ohio, it is illegal to drive distracted. If a driver under 18 years of age is found guilty of using any electronic device while driving, the driver will be fined $150 and their license will be suspended for 60 days for a first offense.
Source: Distracted Driving; Section 3: Be Alert; Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws
2Question 2 of 14
If you are convicted of a fourth OVI offense in ten years, you will be sentenced to at least ____ consecutive days in jail.
Not quite. The answer is 60
The penalties for a fourth OVI offense in ten years include a prison sentence of 60 days to 30 months.
Source: Penalties; Operating a Vehicle While Impaired (OVI); 6 - Traffic Laws; Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws
3Question 3 of 14
If you are convicted of OVI for the first time, the court may suspend your license for a maximum of
Not quite. The answer is 3 years.
According to the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, if you are convicted of OVI for the first time, the court will suspend your license for a minimum period of six months and up to a maximum period of three years. This is in addition to any administrative suspension already imposed.
Source: Penalties; Operating a Vehicle While Impaired (OVI); 6 - Traffic Laws; Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws
4Question 4 of 14
For a second distracted-driving violation in Ohio, a driver under 18 years of age will have to pay a fine of
Not quite. The answer is $300.
In Ohio, it is illegal to drive distracted. If a driver under 18 years of age is found guilty for the second time of using any electronic device while driving, the driver will be fined $300 and their license will be suspended for one year.
Source: Distracted Driving; Section 3: Be Alert; Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws
5Question 5 of 14
Which of the following statements is true?
Not quite. The answer is It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.
Texting or eating while driving increases your chances of an accident. If you are lost, pull over and enter navigation instructions. However, you can use audio navigation while driving.
6Question 6 of 14
If you are stopped for suspected OVI but you refuse to submit to chemical testing, the Registrar of Motor Vehicles will suspend your driver license for at least
Not quite. The answer is 1 year.
If you are stopped for suspected OVI but you refuse to submit to chemical testing, the Registrar of Motor Vehicles will suspend your driver license for a period of one to five years, even if you are ultimately acquitted of OVI in court. If you are convicted of OVI, the court will impose another suspension as well as criminal penalties. [Administrative License Suspension/Refusal; Operating a Vehicle While Impaired (OVI); 6 - Traffic Laws; Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws],
Source: Ohio Impaired Driving Law Chart, Garfield Heights Municipal Court, https://www.ghmc.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/ovichart.pdf
7Question 7 of 14
If you are convicted of willful disregard for the safety of persons or property, ___ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 4
If you are convicted of willful disregard for the safety of persons or property, four points will be added to your driving record.
Source: Penalties; Section 6: State Laws and Penalties; Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws
8Question 8 of 14
If an adult passenger is convicted of riding in the front seat of your vehicle without a safety belt, he or she will be fined
Not quite. The answer is $20.
Ohio law requires all front-seat occupants (including the driver) who are at least 15 years of age to wear safety belts. Ohio law also requires all occupants under 15 years of age to wear safety belts or suitable child restraints. A passenger who is convicted of riding in the front seat of your vehicle without a seat belt will be fined $20 if he or she is an adult. If the passenger is a minor, you will be fined $25 – $75. [Safety Restraints; Section 2: Before you Drive; Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws], [OH R. C. § 4511.81],
Source: OH R. C. § 4513.263
9Question 9 of 14
Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?
Not quite. The answer is All of the above
Prescription drugs, illegal drugs, and over-the-counter drugs can all affect your ability to safely drive a vehicle.
10Question 10 of 14
If you are convicted of any moving violation, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 2
If you are convicted of any moving violation, two points will be added to your driving record.
Source: Penalties; Section 6: State Laws and Penalties; Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws
11Question 11 of 14
Using which of the following can impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely?
Not quite. The answer is All of the above
Many different drugs can affect your ability to drive safely: prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, illegal drugs, marijuana, and of course, alcohol. If you are unsure of the effects of a particular medication, check the warning label or ask your pharmacist or doctor.
Source: Alcohol, Drugs and Driving; Section 6: State Laws and Penalties; Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws
12Question 12 of 14
If you are convicted of driving without a safety belt, you will be fined
Not quite. The answer is $30.
Ohio law requires all front-seat occupants (including the driver) who are at least 15 years of age to wear safety belts. Ohio law also requires all occupants under 15 years of age to wear safety belts or suitable child restraints. If you are convicted of driving without a safety belt, you will be fined $30. You will also be fined $25 – 75 if you are convicted of allowing a minor to ride in your vehicle without a safety belt or suitable child restraint. [Safety Restraints; Section 2: Before you Drive; Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws], [OH R. C. § 4511.81],
Source: OH R. C. § 4513.263
13Question 13 of 14
If you accumulate ____ points within two years, you will receive a warning letter from the BMV.
Not quite. The answer is 6
If the calculated point value on your driving record reaches six within two years, the BMV will send you a warning letter urging you to improve your driving.
Source: Penalties; Section 6: State Laws and Penalties; Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws
14Question 14 of 14
If you are convicted of a _______ OVI offense within the last 20 years, your name and address will be placed on Ohio's Habitual OVI/OMVI Offender Registry.
Not quite. The answer is fifth
If you are convicted of a fifth OVI offense within the last 20 years, your name will be placed on Ohio's Habitual OVI/OMVI Offender Registry. This registry lists the names, addresses, and offenses of drivers who have been convicted of OVI five or more times. The public may access the Registry online at https://services.dps.ohio.gov/OMVI/SearchAndList.aspx. (Note: The earlier term "OMVI" meant "Operating a Motor Vehicle while Impaired." The laws have since been changed. Today, you can be charged with OVI for operating any vehicle while under the influence, even a bicycle.)
Source: Penalties; Operating a Vehicle While Impaired (OVI); 6 - Traffic Laws; Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws

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The DMV Permit Test has 40 questions.

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You need 30 out of 40 correct (75%).

How old do you have to be to take the Ohio BMV Permit Test?

You can take it from age 15½. 40 questions in two parts, rules of the road and traffic signs. Ohio Adm. Code 4501:1-1-08 requires 75% on each part. You can take it once per day.

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In Ohio, if a driver under 18 years of age is found guilty of using a cell phone while driving, the driver will have to pay a fine of_____ for a first offense.

If you are convicted of a fourth OVI offense in ten years, you will be sentenced to at least ____ consecutive days in jail.

If you are convicted of OVI for the first time, the court may suspend your license for a maximum of

For a second distracted-driving violation in Ohio, a driver under 18 years of age will have to pay a fine of

Which of the following statements is true?

If you are stopped for suspected OVI but you refuse to submit to chemical testing, the Registrar of Motor Vehicles will suspend your driver license for at least

If you are convicted of willful disregard for the safety of persons or property, ___ points will be added to your driving record.

If an adult passenger is convicted of riding in the front seat of your vehicle without a safety belt, he or she will be fined

Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?

If you are convicted of any moving violation, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

Using which of the following can impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely?

If you are convicted of driving without a safety belt, you will be fined

If you accumulate ____ points within two years, you will receive a warning letter from the BMV.

If you are convicted of a _______ OVI offense within the last 20 years, your name and address will be placed on Ohio's Habitual OVI/OMVI Offender Registry.

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